Demonstration notes and handouts I have used can be found at the bottom of this page.
Turbo Tuesday - March 2015
Student Portfolios with Google Sites
"Many academic programs require students to create a portfolio, and the results can be dazzling. Susan Quinn will show you how some students have created exceptional e-portfolios using Google Sites, which is a free and easy way to build a website. She will share examples of e-portfolios students have created for Graduation with Leadership Distinction, University 101 and other classes. You'll learn about the resources the students can use in Google Sites and hear about how portfolios can be evaluated using rubrics in Blackboard."
Presentation
Student Portfolios with Google Sites [DRAFT 3/24/SQ] (pptx) Student Portfolios Google Sites Mar2015.pptx
Handouts
Demonstration: Google Sites March 2015 (pdf) Demonstration Google Sites_Mar2015.pdf
Links in Presentation (docx) Links in Presentation Mar2015.docx
Description of Google Sites
Google Sites is a simple way to create a web site. You can make a simple webpage or a site with multiple pages. You can include links to other web sites or add documents, pictures, video clips, etc. The good news is you don't have to know any HTML. If you already have a G-mail account (username@gmail.com), you already have a Google Account and you can access all the Google tools, including Google Sites.
Class demonstration
I would be happy to help. I can show you how to make your own Google Site and I could come to your class and help your students get started. Depending on the day/time and number of students, we may be able to find a computer lab where your class can meet.
The latest videos that quickly get students started creating their GLD portfolios are found on this site under Quick Links: Video Series.
These are older versions of the training videos - they are longer and more detailed, more like when I did these demonstrations in person!
Step 1: Create a New Google Site
GLD Google Sites Video 1 (YouTube 8:30)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beNBNra-Vls&feature=youtube_gdata
Step 2: Site Design
GLD Google Sites: Video 2 (YouTube 16:03)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdV5bPGyGSg&feature=youtube_gdata
Step 3: Edit Pages
GLD Google Sites: Video 3 (YouTube 14:03)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTyAgax8-eA&feature=youtube_gdata
Step 4: Layout and Navigation
GLD Google Sites: Video (YouTube 14:11)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsoHr1aC688&feature=youtube_gdata
Step 5: Link to Artifacts
Google Site Portfolio Demo #5 (YouTube 11:34)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnMztt-uuEk&feature=youtube_gdata
Below are links to demonstration notes and handouts I have used.
Notes:
This handout does NOT contain GLD in the title - Demonstration Google Sites_Apr2014.docx - I use for a general Google Sites Training - for people who were not using it to create a portfolio.